SW2 4JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4JT

SW2 4JT, Lambeth has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4JT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 562 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 4JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4JT, encompassing approximately 10060 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 4JT area, explore the SW2 4JT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SW2 4JT Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8

SW2 4JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.98-30.77%
Drugs91.79800.00%
Other theft80.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Robbery40.50100.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Burglary20.20-50.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.5838.89%
Criminal damage and arson82.480.00%
Vehicle crime50.80-66.67%
Burglary40.50-20.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Other theft20.40-60.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Drugs10.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.4585.71%
Violence and sexual offences182.58-37.93%
Vehicle crime151.79275.00%
Burglary51.49-37.50%
Other theft50.50-44.44%
Drugs50.5066.67%
Public order40.500.00%
Shoplifting20.40-71.43%
Other crime20.200.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.25-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour142.880.00%
Other theft91.39-18.18%
Burglary80.89300.00%
Shoplifting70.80133.33%
Public order40.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.40-42.86%
Drugs30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Robbery20.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.58-44.00%
Other theft111.3922.22%
Vehicle crime71.0975.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.70-22.22%
Public order40.70-69.23%
Robbery40.4033.33%
Other crime40.40-55.56%
Drugs40.40300.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.0566.67%
Public order132.48160.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1980.00%
Other theft90.8950.00%
Other crime90.8912.50%
Burglary50.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-63.64%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.65-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour151.99-59.46%
Vehicle crime111.49266.67%
Burglary101.09233.33%
Other crime80.99166.67%
Other theft60.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Public order50.5066.67%
Bicycle theft20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Drugs20.20-50.00%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.780.00%
Other theft63.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Public order30.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
April 202426
January 202414
December 202314
November 202325
October 202315
September 202337

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202418
January 202429
December 202336
November 202312
October 202320
September 202338

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202415
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202313
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 4JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Streatham Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Plummer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1